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Kirby Air Riders vs Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2

These are opposite games, so pick by what you want to do. Kirby Air Riders is a fast vehicle action game built for groups: 1-4 on one system, 2-8 local wireless, up to 16 online, with drifting, boost-charging and City Trial arena battles. Indiana Jones & The Great Circle is a single-player first-person adventure from MachineGames, with exploration, puzzles and whip combat across the Vatican, Egypt and Sukhothai. Kirby owners rate it well (4.5 from about 500 ratings); Indiana Jones is the stronger pick if you want a story and play alone.

  • Choose the Kirby Air Riders if you want multiplayer racing and arena battles with friends, online or on one system.
  • Choose the Indiana Jones & The Great Circle if you want a solo, story-driven adventure with puzzles and exploration.

Prices

  • Kirby Air Riders: $39.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2: $69.99 at Nintendo (checked today)
  • Difference: the Kirby Air Riders is $30.00 cheaper than the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2 at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
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Kirby Air Riders - Nintendo Switch 2

Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders - Nintendo Switch 2

4.5(501 ratings)
$39.99at eBayChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Up to 16 players online and 8 via local wireless
  • Copy abilities and per-rider stats add variety
  • City Trial mixes exploration, power-ups and stadium contests
  • Runs in handheld, tabletop and TV modes
Cons
  • Racing focus may not suit players who want a story
  • 25 GB install is large for a cartridge game
  • Offline single-player is limited to one player
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Indiana Jones & The Great Circle - Nintendo Switch 2

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2

Indiana Jones & The Great Circle - Nintendo Switch 2

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Pros
  • Strong cinematic story set between Raiders and The Last Crusade
  • Whip used to distract, disarm and attack
  • Varied locations: Vatican, Egypt, Sukhothai and more
  • From the studio behind the recent Wolfenstein games
Cons
  • No multiplayer at all
  • First-person view and puzzle pacing won't suit players wanting fast action
  • No rating or file size listed yet

What separates them

Kirby Air RidersIndiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2
Players1-4 on one system, 2-8 local wireless, 1-16 onlineSingle player only, no online multiplayer
GenreRacing adventure with arena battlesFirst-person action adventure with puzzles
StructureShort rounds and stadium contests, built for replayLinear story missions mixed with open-area maps
Session lengthFive-minute City Trial rounds plus stadium eventsLong story chapters you play across many sittings
DeveloperBandai Namco Studios, published by NintendoMachineGames, executive produced by Todd Howard
File size25 GBNot stated
Play modesHandheld, tabletop and TVHandheld and TV on Switch 2
Rating4.5 out of 5 from 501 ratingsNo rating shown

Price history

$69.99$48.99
Nov 1Nov 10
  • Kirby Air Riders: lowest $48.99 on Nov 1 at Amazon; $54.99 on Nov 8.
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2: lowest $69.00 on Nov 10 at Walmart.

Prices at every store

Kirby Air Riders

  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by sekdek (99.4% positive, 746 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $39.99+ $5.80 shippingChecked Nov 8
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    In stockSold by SUPTAPS INC.Returns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $55.00Checked Nov 8
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    In stock

    $59.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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    $54.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2

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    $69.99Free shippingChecked 2 h ago
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    $70.90Checked 2 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecKirby Air RidersIndiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2
GenreRacing AdventureAction, Adventure
SystemNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Form FactorCartridgeCartridge
EditionStandard EditionStandard Edition
Release dateNovember 20, 2025—
Number of playersSingle System (1-4), Online (1-16)—
PublisherNintendo—
ESRB ratingFantasy Violence—
Supported play modesHandheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode—
Game file size25 GB—
Package dimensions18 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm—
Local wireless playersLocal Wireless (2-8)—
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SpecKirby Air RidersIndiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2
PEGI rating7 years—
Item weight51 g—
Item dimensions17.60 cm x 10.70 cm x 1.40 cm—
DeveloperBandai Namco Studios—
Online PlayYes—
Game TypeGame—
Release Year2025—
Number of Players Offline (Max)1—
Game ModesSingleplayer—

What reviewers say

Kirby Air Riders

  • 4.5 / 5501 ratings

With 4.5 out of 5 from 501 ratings, owners mostly enjoy the boost-and-drift racing and the chaotic City Trial mode. Complaints centre on the storage footprint and on how much online play depends on a subscription.

What people mention
  • Boost driftingPraisedOwners like braking and steering to fill the boost gauge, then releasing it for a fast dash out of the turn.
  • City TrialPraisedThe five-minute scramble for machines and power-ups before a stadium contest is the mode players talk about most.
  • Rider rosterPraisedKirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Magolor each bring their own stats and specials, and the machines handle differently.
  • StorageCriticisedThe 25 GB install is a large chunk of Switch 2 storage, so owners mention adding a microSD Express card.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2

Owners and critics of the other versions praise the story, the Indy performance and the variety of locations. Many find the stealth and combat systems stiff and the pacing slow in the middle chapters.

What people mention
  • StoryPraisedPlayers say the plot and cutscenes capture the films' tone and keep them hooked.
  • Voice actingPraisedTroy Baker's Indy is widely called convincing and a highlight.
  • StealthCriticisedEnemy detection and disguise mechanics are described as finicky and frustrating.
  • CombatMixedFistfights and gunplay work but feel stiff and limited next to other action games.
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Questions and answers

Which is better for playing with friends?
Kirby Air Riders. It supports 1-4 on one system, 2-8 local wireless and up to 16 online. Indiana Jones is single player only.
Which has more story?
Indiana Jones & The Great Circle. It is a narrative-driven adventure with cutscenes, puzzles and a globe-spanning plot. Kirby Air Riders has no story campaign of note.
Which lasts longer?
Indiana Jones offers a long story campaign. Kirby Air Riders lasts through repeated multiplayer rounds and unlocking riders and machines. Which feels longer depends on whether you play alone or with others.
Is Kirby Air Riders worth stepping up to from the original Air Ride?
Yes, if you want online play. The new game adds 16-player online City Trial, more riders like Magolor, and more machines, none of which the original had.
Can kids play Kirby Air Riders?
Yes. It is rated PEGI 7 and ESRB Fantasy Violence. Indiana Jones is aimed at older players with its action and darker story.
Do both work in handheld mode?
Yes. Kirby Air Riders supports handheld, tabletop and TV modes. Indiana Jones plays in handheld and TV modes on Switch 2.

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